Conspiracy Theory

A collection of some of our most important and timely stories, from a collection of photo essays highlighting indigenous land rights around the world to a fact check of President Donald Trump's claims about the wildfires in California.

• By Pacific Standard Staff
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A D.C. city council member posted a video claiming that a recent East Coast snowfall is the result of wealthy families controlling the weather.

• By Brentin Mock

New research finds those on the political extremes are more susceptible than moderates.

• By Tom Jacobs

New research suggests the belief in unseen plots is surprisingly widespread.

• By Tom Jacobs